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Dress

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-52957

Description

White roller printed with blue stylized flowers (calico cotton print); short sleeves with drawstring; drawstring neck and waist; open from waist to hem at back; high waisted.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
printing (process)
rolling up
floral patterns
Dress
Infant's Clothing
Transfer Printed
Hand Stitched
Spray
Women's Clothing
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman

Accession Number

1942.280

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